Democracy & participation

Since many years, FES in Sudan promotes democracy and supports capacity building of the Sudanese civil society towards a stronger participation in decision making processes. FES Sudan strives to enable societal groups of all regional, cultural and social origins in Sudan to articulate their interests by strengthening their capacities to participate in public life. Fostering gender equality and gender justice are of particular significance in this process.

„Democracy needs democrats.” Friedrich Ebert

The main objectives are to improve civil society networking and political participation. The process of political transition is supported by expert workshops, seminars and trainings on a broad range of topics such as constitutional development, social justice, peace and democratic elections.

Further information

Learning material for Civil Society Organisations (by FES Syria)

Academy for Social Democracy

The Academy for Social Democracy is an advisory and educational resource of the Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation for people interested in and committed to politics. We offer the opportunity to reflect and learn about core values and main issues of 21st century social democracy social democracy. more

Arabischer Frühling in Khartoum?

Elections and conflict in Sudan

The party is over

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) is a non-profit German foundation funded by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, and headquartered in Bonn and Berlin. It was founded in 1925 and is named after Germany's first democratically elected President, Friedrich Ebert. FES is committed to the advancement of both socio-political and economic development in the spirit of social democracy, through civic education, research, and international cooperation. Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung is the oldest political foundation in Germany.